In case you like Asus’ ROG Strix XG27AQM gaming monitor, then you definately’ll in all probability actually like the newest iteration: the ROG Strix XG27AQMR (opens in new tab), which is designed to compete with the finest gaming screens. The XG27AQM first bursts onto the scene final 12 months with a 27-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) panel with a most refresh charge of 270 Hz (when overclocked). Its new XG27AQMR counterpart bumps the native most refresh charge to 300 Hz.
Asus employs its Quick IPS know-how with the XG27AQMR, because it did with the XG27AQM. Nonetheless, the corporate is quoting a response time of 1ms for its newest entry, versus 0.5ms for the XG27AQM. However Asus has made features in different areas because of the inclusion of DisplayHDR 600 certification (up from DisplayHDR 400); typical brightness stays the identical at 350 nits.
As you would possibly anticipate from a gaming monitor on this class, the XG27AQM helps AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync. Additional enhancing these Adaptive-Sync implementations is Asus’ Excessive Low Movement Blur Sync (ELMB-Sync) backlight strobing know-how, which takes additional steps to cut back eye-tracking movement blur.
| Row 0 – Cell 0 | ROG Strix XG27AQM | ROG Strix XG27AQMR |
| Panel Sort / Backlight | IPS | IPS |
| Display screen Measurement / Facet Ratio | 27 inches / 21:9 | 45 inches / 21:9 |
| Max Decision & Refresh Charge | 2560×1440 @ 270 Hz (OC) | 2560×1440 @ 300 Hz |
| AMD FreeSync Premium | AMD FreeSync Premium | |
| Nvidia G-Sync Suitable | Nvidia G-Sync Suitable | |
| Native Colour Depth & Gamut | 10-bit / DCI-P3 | 10-bit / DCI-P3 |
| HDR10 | HDR10 | |
| Response Time (GTG) | 0.5ms | 1ms |
| Brightness (mfr) | 400 cd/m² | 600 cd/m² |
| Distinction (mfr) | 1,000:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Audio system | None | None |
| Video Inputs | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| 2x HDMI 2.0 | 2x HDMI 2.0 | |
| Audio | 3.5mm headphone output | 3.5mm headphone output |
| USB 3.2 | 1x up, 2x down | 1x up, 2x down |
Relating to connectivity, Asus included two HDMI 2.0 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4 port, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sort-A) ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The XG27AQMR can be adjustable for peak, tilt and pivot. As well as, there’s a VESA 100 sample on the again of the monitor for attaching to a stand or wall, together with a 0.25-inch tripod socket.
Sadly, Asus hasn’t introduced pricing or availability for the ROG Strix XG27AQMR. Nonetheless, MicroCenter sells the ROG Strix XG27AQM for $649.99. We’d think about that Asus goes to put a premium for its new monitor, however we’re not going to invest on pricing at the moment.
We also needs to notice that whereas 300 Hz is a heady determine for an eSports-geared QHD gaming monitor, it does not hit the high-water mark set by Asus’ personal ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN that was first introduced a 12 months in the past.